Tonsillitis refers to a condition where your tonsils swell. The common cause is a viral infection. Children, teens, and young adults are often affected by young adults and it generally shows with signs like difficulty swallowing, fever, ear pain, and swollen glands.
To identify tonsillitis, your doctor may through a physical examination of the throat and by sometimes taking a swab test to ensure it is bacterial. Managing viral tonsillitis requires pain relief through medications like ibuprofen or paracetamol. When bacteria are the cause, antibiotics might be used.
In recurring tonsillitis cases, a website tonsillectomy is an option if there are multiple severe episodes. To stop the spread of tonsillitis, it is important to covering your mouth when sneezing or coughing.
Tonsillitis is primarily caused by viral or bacterial infections, and the treatment varies based on the cause.
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